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NewsPublica stands by JP Morgan as custodian, amid potential political risk
The Swiss pension fund is not considering reviewing the bank’s custodian mandate
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NewsPublica hires new chief investment officer from VBL
Sandro Doudin will take over as head of asset management and member of the Publica’s management board on 1 July 2025
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NewsIncreasing lump sum withdrawals weaken pension system, says Publica
Capital withdrawals upon retirement are becoming increasingly important throughout Switzerland
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NewsPublica sets up bespoke ESG benchmarks for EM government bonds
It worked with 17 asset managers on guidelines intended to increase transparency on ESG for investments in corporate loans, infrastructure, and real estate mortgages
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NewsPublica makes first infrastructure investment as part of strategic shift
The fund is pursuing a four-year plan to put the new strategy in place
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NewsPublica sees increasing trend towards lump sum pension withdrawals
Pension funds increase contributions to compensate for falling conversion rates to calculate payouts, says director
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NewsPublica uses democracy index to invest in government bonds
The scheme excludes countries violating basic democratic principles
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NewsPublica tenders €2bn in corporate bonds mandates via IPE Quest
Tender is for two passive or enhanced passive corporate bond mandates – one for European and the other for US bonds
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NewsPublica plans overhaul of pension schemes
The Swiss government (Federal Council) has decided to shut down the Swiss International VET Academy (SFUVET) pension fund, which is run by Publica
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NewsPublica’s CIO to join consultancy c-alm
Stefan Beiner leaves Publica after 16 years to move to c-alm as a partner
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NewsPublica to reinforce knowledge on biodiversity to better assess portfolio risks
The fund has also invested CHF454m in green bonds and financed renewable energies projects with CHF212m
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NewsPublica returns -9.6% as bond and equity losses hit
The funding ratio across all Publica’s pension plans stood at 96.7%
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Publica in talks with large pension funds for co-investments in infrastructure
Publica’s board decided to reduce its fixed income allocation as part of its new strategy
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NewsPublica looks for real estate equity managers to invest in US, Canada
The pension fund plans to bolster its international allocation to real estate, adding Canada as a new market
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NewsPeople moves: PGGM appoints Lars Dijkstra as interim CIO
Plus: UK’s Smart Pensions names business development director; Switzerland’s Publica picks head of pension provision
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NewsPrecious metals, equities propel Publica’s returns to 5.9%
Precious metals were among the best-performing asset classes in Publica’s portfolio last year, returning 33%
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Publica sets net-zero target, excludes nuclear weapons from portfolio
The fund will invest in renewable energy, such as wind parks or photovoltaic installations, in private markets
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NewsSwiss roundup: Publica cuts CO2 intensity in corporate bond portfolios
Plus: AHV fund with positive investment result
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NewsSwiss cabinet calls for Publica law change on underfunding
Publica will have a form of guarantee by the federal government on the solvency of its schemes
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NewsSwiss pension funds make the case for gold allocation in bull market
Swiss schemes usually hold between 3% and 5% of total assets under management in gold
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